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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-07-25 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes MINUTES PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI JULY 25, 2002 The Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Riverside, Missouri, met in regular session in the Board of Aldermen Room at City Hall, 2950 NW Vivion Road, Riverside, Missouri. Vice Chairman, Cy Houston, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members answered roll call: Jim Burch, George Flaws, Vice Chairman, Cy Houston, Shawn Lee, Aaron Locke, Gale Perkins, Mike Shelton, Jim Smith, Ray Uhl and Mayor Betty Burch. Chairman Barbara Snyder and Karen Gordy absent. Also present were Codes Enforcement Officer, Dwight Flowers; City Engineer, John Jackson; City Administrator, David Blackburn; Mike Duffy, Shafer Kline & Warren; and City Attorney, Matt Kitzi. Approval of Minutes of Vice Chairman asked for any corrections to the July 11, 2002 minutes of July 11, 2002. Shelton and Flaws were not present on July 11, 2002. There being no other corrections, Aaron Locke moved that the minutes be accepted as corrected; seconded by Jim Burch; all voted aye. Shelton and Flaws abstained due to absence; motion carried. Request for Building Permit Ed Rule, 9402 Cameron Road, Excelsior Springs, Corner Cafe, 4531 NW Gateway Mo., presented application to add a new seating area to the Comer Cafe at 4531 NW Gateway. Mr. Rule stated the new addition would be on the north side of the existing building and would add approx. 50 seats. The dumpsters would be in back and would be screened by split -face block. You would also be able to drive all the way around the building. Shawn Lee inquired if additional handicap parking would be included and Mr. Rule stated that they would only have the handicap parking at the front entrance. Mayor Burch inquired if the seating area would be primarily for banquet purposes or open at all times. Mr. Rule stated the intent was for banquet seating, however, if people were lined up at the door, they would open it up. Vice Chairman Houston inquired about fire sprinkler protection. Mr. Rule said there was over 5000 s.1 and will hook into current sytem. Vice Chairman asked for staff recommendation. Codes Enforcement Officer, Dwight Flowers stated city staff recommended approval. Motion to Recommend George Flaws moved that the Board recommend Approval approval of the building permit for the Corner Cafe addition; seconded by Jim Smith; all voted aye; Jim Burch abstained; motion carried. Request for Special Use Mike Flowers, Aylett Survey, was present on behalf Permit, Filger Oil Company of the Filgers and presented color renderings of the 2806 NW Vivion Road. proposed construction of a car wash at 2806 NW Vivion road. Mr. Flowers stated that he was only asking for approval of the Special Use Permit at this time and upon approval of same they would use the next few weeks to bring in complete plans and drawings for the proposed car wash facility. Mr. Flowers stated that this use in the new CPO District was allowed only by special use and wanted to make sure that the Board would allow same before they proceeded further. George Flaws inquired about the space allocated in the approach to the automatic bays and if the cars would be backed up on the street. Mr. Flowers stated that the plan currently called for four stacked spaces and he would visit with City staff to discuss other options. Jim Smith inquired if they would be including the detailed landscaping as indicated on the plan. Mr. Flowers stated that the CPO District required it and they would. Vice Chairman Cy Houston inquired what the schedule for improvements was on Vivion road. Mayor Burch stated it would not be this year or even the next year, but that it would be widened. Vice Chairman, Cy Houston, asked for staff report. Mike Duffy, Shafer, Kline and Warren, 11100 W. 91 Overland Park, Kansas, stated that this was the first applicant in the CPO District and the City would work with the Filgers to obtain complete information. Motion to Recommend Gale Perkins moved that the Board recommend Approval approval of the Special Use Permit for Filger Oil Company, 2806 NW Vivion Road subject to staff requirements; Shawn Lee, seconded; all voted aye; Jim Burch abstained; motion carried. Request for Change of Use Jim Swafford, 4402 N.W. South Drive, Riverside, Permit- Riverside Saloon Missouri, presented application for a change of use dba Twilight Lounge, 4605 permit to move his existing business, Twilight NW Gateway Drive. Lounge, 4706 NW Gateway Drive, to a smaller location at 4605 NW Gateway Drive (across the street next to the Laundromat). Mike Shelton inquired if the day care was close in proximity to keep an alcohol establishment from occupying this space. City Attorney Matt Kitzi stated that a day care did not fall within the requirements. Jim Burch inquired what the square footage was in their current location and what would be the occupancy limits.. Jim Swafford stated they currently have 2200 foot of useable space and will occupy a new location of only half that space. He stated his attendance was 30 to 40 on a Friday and Saturday night and only 10 to 15 through the week. Codes Enforcement Officer, Dwight Flowers, stated he had not figured this. Vice Chairman Cy Houston inquired about the parking and Jim Swafford stated there were 15 to 18 useable spaces. Mayor Burch inquired about the cost of remodel and how they would be able to do so for such a low amount. Jim Swafford stated that he would have volunteer help and that he was in the construction trade prior to going into the bar business. He also stated his wife may have figured a little low, but it should be between $1,000 and $2,000. Jim Burch inquired about the previous complaints from residents at the Riverside Townhouses regarding excessive noise levels. Jim Swafford stated that since they had take over there had not been any problems. They were seen more as a neighborhood bar and they had a better handle on who entered the facility. Vice Chairman, Cy Houston inquired about over- flow parking. Jim Swafford stated that he was attempting to get permission from Crazy Harry's. Jim Burch inquired about the percentage of food sales versus liquor sales in his business. Jim Swafford stated that food sales was about'' /. of his operation. They were wanting to eventually install a grill and hood behind the bar. Shawn Lee inquired about the existing curb and if it was ADA compliant. Jim Swafford stated that if it was required then they would comply with that issue. Mayor Burch stated to Mr. Swafford that his current liquor license was non - transferable and he would have to relinquish his current license and re -apply for a new license. Jim Swafford stated he was not aware of this. City Attorney, Matt Kitzi, stated that the liquor license was not location specific and he would have to make application. Mike Shelton read from the 1994 UFC 6.2 Table l0a that two means of egress would be required for assembly areas of 50 persons or greater and occupancy requirements would be 15 square foot per person. City Attorney Matt Kitzi stated that 1200 square foot would be required for 80 persons. Vice Chairman, Cy Houston inquired about signage. Jim Swafford stated that they would use existing sign on soffit. Codes Enforcement Officer, Dwight Flowers, stated it would meet sign requirements. Shawn Lee inquired about the wall between the laundry and new location. Jim Swafford stated it was a cinder block wall. Jim Burch inquired again about the serving of food. Jim Swafford stated they would concentrate first on moving the bar and would not be serving food but they would eventually like to. Gale Perkins inquired if their sales would be 100% liquor and Jim Swafford stated they would be to begin with. City Attorney, Matt Kitzi, stated they would have to get a new business license for food sales. Vice Chairman, Cy Houston inquired about plans not being stamped. City Engineer, John Jackson, stated that there were no structural changes and Mr. Swafford would be required to use licensed electricians and plumbers and be subject to inspections. Shawn Lee inquired about the restrooms and ADA compliance. Jim Swafford stated that the plans depicted one new restroom and one already in existence and they would be ADA compliant. Aaron Locke inquired about parking within a certain distance. Dwight Flowers stated that parking had to be on site. Mike Shelton stated rear parking would not be allowed. City Attorney Matt Kitzi inquired if Mr. Swafford met parking requirements. Codes Enforcement Officer, Dwight Flowers, stated he would have to figure parking spaces for 80 persons. George Flaws inquired about pool tables and tables for seating and square footage requirements. Jim Swafford stated they would be having a pool table if they could make it comfortably fit. Vice Chairman, Cy Houston stated there seemed to be several issues that needed to be addressed. City Attomey, Matt Kitzi, stated the Board could provide a letter to Mr. Swafford setting out the issues to be addressed. Vice Chairman, Cy Houston, stated that a letter setting forth the following issues would need to be addressed: 1) ADA ramp 2) overflow parking 3) floor plan layout 4) application to not include food 5) maximum occupancy 6) parking plan. Motion to Table Shawn Lee made a motion to table the Change of Use Permit until the next meeting to give Mr. Swafford time to address the issues set out; Gale Perkins, seconded; all voted aye; motion carries. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Ka leen L. Rose, Acting Secretary